Orange County

CA · Pop. 142,799 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Orange County is a mixed county in CA with a population of approximately 142,799.

$/Acre: $22,486

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 259 days

Broadband: 39%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 153.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%

Local Sales Tax0.95%

Combined Sales Tax8.2%

Cost of Living Index122

Median Household Income$66,888

Poverty Rate10.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$22,486

Median Home Price$1042K

Acres for Sale2692

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season259 days

Annual Rainfall55.4 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low52°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,487 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)379 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K396

Property Crime /100K414

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage39%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyWeak